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Creative Photography Retreat – Dallas

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top_title_with_pics_copyCreative Photography Retreat (CPR) is a new Creating Keepsakes event that teaches attendees to apply professional photography techniques to the art of scrapbooking. CPR is coming to Dallas, Texas July 23-25, 2009. Hosted by your favorite photography and scrapbooking professionals (think Jessica Sprague and Tiffany Tillman), you’ll experience two full days of “exposure” to top techniques for capturing everyday moments, creating priceless portraits, and making your photographs even better than ever.

Available courses include:

Think. Create. Record – Photojournalism
The Sweet Life – Children’s Portraiture
Up Close and Oh So Personal – Capturing Detail
Photo Editing Secrets – Photo Editing
Minimalist Lighting – Flash Photography
Keep it Real – Weddings
The Great Photo Finish – Photo Finishing
Writing the Right Light – Natural  Light

You can register now online. Tuition is $395 and covers classes and activities plus lunch on Friday and Saturday.

July 23-25, 2009
Marriott Dallas/Addison by the Quorum
14901 Dallas Parkway
Dallas, TX 75254

You’ll leave Creative Photography Retreat with the tools, skills and inspiration to expand your creativity in photography and your art of scrapbooking!

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